- Conduct and provide minimum of quarterly lists to RTC/ITP/FC programs for youth that need assessments.
- Develop individualized life skills goals and objectives, based upon the assessment and within the framework of the child's Treatment Plan and service plan.
- Provide life skills training for identified clients utilizing individual and group formats.
- Assist in the implementation of a discharge/aftercare program for all youth that accurately reflects issues defined in the discharge criteria relating to life skills and promotes successful outcomes.
- Attend Treatment Team, service plan reviews and committee on Special Education meetings as requested by Primary Therapist or Case Planner.
- Attend Staff meetings to address life skill concerns for youth in all levels as needed.
- Coordinate volunteer work study experience for participate as referred by the Primary Therapist/Case Planner and approved by Treatment Team.
- Maintain and improve training skills and knowledge through the following:
- Participation in supervision and peer review processes
- Participation in pertinent agency In-service programs
- Attendance at professional training workshops outside the agency
- Active participation in program and agency-wide quality assessment and improvement activities in accordance with the agency's on going Quality Improvement Program.
- Participate in agency-wide committee's/focus groups to ensure program improvement.
- Coordinate and facilitate Resident Council meetings and activities. (Residential only)
- Complete Connections Progress Notes on all group/individual life skills training completed.
- Participate with YIP (Youth in Progress) and the Annual Youth Event Speak-Out.
- Participate with Summer Youth Employment Program(SYEP) through the Oneida County Workforce Development Office.
- Coordinate efforts with Tilton School Work Study Coordinator and Home & Careers teacher in the Career Café. (Residential only)
- Be familiar with Vocational & Educational services for individuals with disabilities (VESID) referral process.
- Be familiar with Job Corps referral process; Working Solutions.
- Provide support to staff regarding gathering of youth's birth certificate, social security card, non- driver ID for all Another Planned Living Arrangement/Adoption youth ages 16 and over.
- Be familiar with Social Security / Disability Referral Process.
- Maintain the Independent Living Budget including stipend pay for youth completing volunteer and other work on campus.
- Complete transition plans for eligible youth.
- Work with youth in completing and signing Bill of Rights.
- Complete Prudent Parent Training.
- For youth 17 and over in After Care provide case planning. (Foster Care only)
- Other associated tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or related field.
- Minimum of one year experience in providing educational instruction or educational involvement with emotionally disturbed youth or adults, residential experience a plus.
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Job Description
Job DescriptionBasic Function/Overall Responsibilities: Coordination and provision of life skills through a comprehensive educational program specifically designed to address the needs of adolescents at The House of the Good Shepherd who have a goal of Alternative Permanent Living Arrangement Plus a positive resource (APLA Plus)/ Adoption or who are deemed in need of life skills.
Principal Assigned Responsibilities:
Education and Experience Requirements: